topic Re: Slingbacks in Shoes

Slingbacks

wilma — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:11:27 GMT

What do you all think of slingback shoes?

They have been trending the last year or so. I like the look, especially in warm weather, but I can't wear them. No matter how tightly I adjust the buckle, my heel will slip off the back end of the shoe while walking. Don't want to sprain my ankle or worse. Some slingbacks have elastic instead of a real buckle. I would think that would be a problem after the elastic stretches and becomes looser over time.

I'm going to get rid of the one pair I own. It's a fairly high wedge sandal slingback. Tried them on yesterday, and I didn't feel secure in the shoe. I have tried on a few low heel slingbacks in stores, and my heel slipped in those too. It's a bummer, because I do like the style, and I love buying a new pair of shoes. 😉

Enjoy shoe shopping!

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FranandZoe — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:15:38 GMT

I love them - always have. I only had a problem with the backs not staying on one time - the strap was not adjustable.

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twinsister — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:22:18 GMT

I like slingbacks and wore them often when I was younger and working. Now I can't wear them because my foot constantly slides off and I'm afraid of twisting my ankle. Plus being retired my lifestyle is more casual I and wouldn't get much wear out of them.

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:29:29 GMT

@wilma I used to wear slingback shoes all the time but quit purchasing them because the backs kept slipping off my heels, even bought the adhesive tabs to hold them in place but after awhile they quit working😒.

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Ainhisg — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:34:49 GMT

Have never liked the look...

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Franklinbell — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:52:01 GMT

I like them. Wear them often.

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PinkyPetunia — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:02:43 GMT

I won't wear them anymore. Years ago I had on a pair of slingbacks (low wedge) and I was going down the subway stairs. My foot went sideways out of the shoe and I fell a few stairs. I never forgot.

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RedTop — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:12:18 GMT

I had 3 pair of sling backs with different heel heights in my 20's; loved those shoes and wore them out, but got away from buying "dressy" type shoes. No desire to buy them now.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:53:14 GMT

Have always loved slingbacks, whether they are in or out. I love the fit and look of them.

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catter70 — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:19:33 GMT

Not anything I would have a need for now, but wore back in the day. What goes around, comes around.

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wagirl — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:01:02 GMT

I have a few sandals that have a sling back, but nothing fancy.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:14 GMT

@wilma wrote:
What do you all think of slingback shoes?

They have been trending the last year or so. I like the look, especially in warm weather, but I can't wear them. No matter how tightly I adjust the buckle, my heel will slip off the back end of the shoe while walking. Don't want to sprain my ankle or worse. Some slingbacks have elastic instead of a real buckle. I would think that would be a problem after the elastic stretches and becomes looser over time.

I'm going to get rid of the one pair I own. It's a fairly high wedge sandal slingback. Tried them on yesterday, and I didn't feel secure in the shoe. I have tried on a few low heel slingbacks in stores, and my heel slipped in those too. It's a bummer, because I do like the style, and I love buying a new pair of shoes. 😉

Enjoy shoe shopping!

@wilma My head must have been in the sand or my neck of the woods is stuck in a time warp.

Sling backs have been "trending"(whatever that means) since the 20th century across the tri-States area.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:25:44 GMT

Don't like them. They either hurt the back of my ankle--what is that area called??--or don't stay on. Other types of shoes are more comfortable for me.

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BunSnoop — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:33:49 GMT

I'm glad I'm not the only one that has the foot sliding out of slingbacks!! I thought it was just me - thought I purchased the wrong size, had the buckle too tight/too loose, etc. I like the way they look, but don't like falling out of them so I have not worn them for many, many years.

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AZfem — Fri, 22 May 2026 22:03:41 GMT

@wilma

Agree with you completely. They always slip off my heels too no matter the adjustment so I never buy them anymore.

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LTT1 — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:03:38 GMT

@AZfem @wilma @BunSnoop @kaydee50 @Mz iMac

just recently I found out that the reason I am off-balance lately is supposedly the insole made out of memory foam. I’m losing the muscles in my feet. For about one week I have gone back to wearing easy spirit lace ups!

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LavernLuvsShoes — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:16:01 GMT

@We rescue cats wrote:
Have always loved slingbacks, whether they are in or out. I love the fit and look of them.

Ditto! - I own several pair.

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bargainsgirl — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:26:02 GMT

I really like them and for me they work because I need to have a backstrap and one that you can adjust. I have a narrow heel and shoes always slip off my feet.